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John R. Kish

1929 - 2023

John R. Kish obituary, 1929-2023, Steger, IL

BORN

1929

DIED

2023

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John Kish Obituary

John R. Kish, age 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Beloved husband to the late Dorothy Kish. Loving father to John N (Joanne) Kish, Joseph (Julie) Kish, the late Deborah Gilbert, James (Anne) Kish, Rev. Jerome Kish, the late baby Dorothy Kish, Diane (Scott) McCreary and Jeff (Noemi) Kish. Cherished grandfather to 19 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Dear brother to the late Jean Pleckham, the late Fred Kish, and James (Kathy) Kish. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. John was a proud member of the United States Air Force and a Veteran of the Korean war. He also graduated from IIT, became an electrical engineer and later retired. John was loved by many and will be deeply missed. Visitation to be held on Friday, February 17, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd., Steger, IL 60475. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Liborius Church, 71W 35th St., Steger, IL 60475. Interment to follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Steger, IL. Arrangements entrusted to Smits-Steger Memorial Chapel. For more information, please call 708-755-6100 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com

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Published by SouthtownStar on Feb. 14, 2023.

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Brian Husum

February 18, 2023

I hope God blesses and comforts you during this time of loss. Please accept our heartfelt gift donated to The American Cancer Society in my Godfathers name.

Cathy Primavera

February 16, 2023

To my Kish cousins: I know your hearts are breaking- you were blessed with wonderful father who had a smile from here to forever! May you find comfort in your sweet memories. Our prayers for Uncle John and for you all. Love & hugs, Cathy & Ken Primavera

Julie Matras

February 15, 2023

So many memories of Uncle John. Oh, the Thanksgiving dinners out on the farm in Beecher, all the way back to the house in Dalton. Sorry that we won't be able to make it to the funeral, but we are sending our prayers for him and the whole family. Mike and Julie

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17

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Smits Funeral Home, Ltd. - Steger Memorial Chapel - Steger

3045 Chicago Rd, Steger, IL 60475

Feb

18

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Liborius Church

71W 35 th St., Steger, IL

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Smits Funeral Home, Ltd. - Steger Memorial Chapel - Steger

3045 Chicago Rd, Steger, IL 60475

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